Democratic Primaries

George II

(67,782 posts) Tue Mar 3, 2020, 09:38 PM Mar 2020

It's looking like Buttigieg and Klobuchar dropping out and endorsing Biden has resulted in....

....a HUGE delegate haul for Joe Biden.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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It's looking like Buttigieg and Klobuchar dropping out and endorsing Biden has resulted in.... (Original Post) George II Mar 2020 OP

I'm glad that the DNC coerced them into dropped out Dopers_Greed Mar 2020 #1

I was about to slam you until I saw the "sarcasm" smily. Well played. George II Mar 2020 #4

Oh man... I was hoping Cha Mar 2020 #9

Absolutely, and also Betto and Clyburn endorsements still_one Mar 2020 #2

Cannot forget their Important Cha Mar 2020 #12

Yes still_one Mar 2020 #16

True patriots Walleye Mar 2020 #17

Clyburn was BIG. Hermit-The-Prog Mar 2020 #33

Absolutely still_one Mar 2020 #35

I wonder what they were offered Calculating Mar 2020 #3

all the world is a plot when one has a persecution complex nt msongs Mar 2020 #6

Well Said! Cha Mar 2020 #11

+1 brer cat Mar 2020 #23

I'm sure Obama made a few phone calls Ellen Forradalom Mar 2020 #7

Besides, Pete and Amy really weren't viable wnylib Mar 2020 #45

They were "offered" a path to beating trump. Insinuating there was something sinister involved? George II Mar 2020 #10

Yeah, 'cause Kicking trump out is the Opposite Cha Mar 2020 #15

And an opportunity to shape the administration exboyfil Mar 2020 #31

Had they endorsed Sanders IluvPitties Mar 2020 #13

They were offered a trump-free world. That's pretty damn nice compensation. Vivienne235729 Mar 2020 #18

A brighter future for America? LongtimeAZDem Mar 2020 #21

Three houses and a million bucks. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #27

Kneecaps IronLionZion Mar 2020 #30

A chance to beat Trump Renew Deal Mar 2020 #37

Perhaps they just put our country radical noodle Mar 2020 #40

It has to do with the sinister plan to block Sanders. William769 Mar 2020 #5

RIGGED!!!! George II Mar 2020 #22

All those corporate bank CEOs, hedge fund managers and grantcart Mar 2020 #26

Live analysis from various NY Times staff frazzled Mar 2020 #8

It would have helped even more if Bloomberg had dropped out. StevieM Mar 2020 #14

It has cost him about $50 million per delegate, so far Walleye Mar 2020 #19

GO. JOE! nt BootinUp Mar 2020 #20

Shit - call HIM the "Comeback Kid!" calimary Mar 2020 #41

I will always be indebted to both of them PatSeg Mar 2020 #24

and Beto was essential for Texas AlexSFCA Mar 2020 #25

Yes, I should have included him, too. George II Mar 2020 #29

It was so unifying! It was heartwarming to see that R B Garr Mar 2020 #28

Whoever customerserviceguy Mar 2020 #32

Yes! NewsCenter28 Mar 2020 #38

MINNESOTA!! ucrdem Mar 2020 #34

I think he was headed for a good night slreasy DrToast Mar 2020 #36

This is what Solidarity looks like. Feels good, huh? PubliusEnigma Mar 2020 #39

Obama certainly helped kevink077 Mar 2020 #42

More so because of African American voters. Renaissance Man Mar 2020 #43

that, or quakerboy Mar 2020 #44

Dopers_Greed

(2,647 posts)

1. I'm glad that the DNC coerced them into dropped out

Reply to George II (Original post)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 09:39 PM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

George II

(67,782 posts)

4. I was about to slam you until I saw the "sarcasm" smily. Well played.

Reply to Dopers_Greed (Reply #1)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 09:41 PM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Cha

(320,590 posts)

9. Oh man... I was hoping

Reply to Dopers_Greed (Reply #1)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 09:43 PM

Mar 2020

for this.. lol

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

still_one

(98,883 posts)

2. Absolutely, and also Betto and Clyburn endorsements

Reply to George II (Original post)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 09:40 PM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Cha

(320,590 posts)

12. Cannot forget their Important

Reply to still_one (Reply #2)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 09:45 PM

Mar 2020

contributions to Democracy!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

still_one

(98,883 posts)

16. Yes

Reply to Cha (Reply #12)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 09:47 PM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Walleye

(45,479 posts)

17. True patriots

Reply to Cha (Reply #12)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 09:47 PM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Hermit-The-Prog

(36,631 posts)

33. Clyburn was BIG.

Reply to still_one (Reply #2)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 11:06 PM

Mar 2020

James Clyburn lit the fire!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

still_one

(98,883 posts)

35. Absolutely

Reply to Hermit-The-Prog (Reply #33)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 11:07 PM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Calculating

(3,000 posts)

3. I wonder what they were offered

Reply to George II (Original post)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 09:40 PM

Mar 2020

Mighty convenient timing

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

msongs

(74,201 posts)

6. all the world is a plot when one has a persecution complex nt

Reply to Calculating (Reply #3)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 09:43 PM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Cha

(320,590 posts)

11. Well Said!

Reply to msongs (Reply #6)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 09:44 PM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

brer cat

(27,688 posts)

23. +1

Reply to msongs (Reply #6)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 10:54 PM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Ellen Forradalom

(16,187 posts)

7. I'm sure Obama made a few phone calls

Reply to Calculating (Reply #3)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 09:43 PM

Mar 2020

to put some order into this. It's how politics works.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

wnylib

(26,467 posts)

45. Besides, Pete and Amy really weren't viable

Reply to Ellen Forradalom (Reply #7)

Wed Mar 4, 2020, 12:43 AM

Mar 2020

after SC. Made sense for them to drop out. Also made sense for them to endorse Joe. Happens all the time in politics. Bottom candidates drop out and bame an alternate for their followers.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

George II

(67,782 posts)

10. They were "offered" a path to beating trump. Insinuating there was something sinister involved?

Reply to Calculating (Reply #3)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 09:43 PM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Cha

(320,590 posts)

15. Yeah, 'cause Kicking trump out is the Opposite

Reply to George II (Reply #10)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 09:47 PM

Mar 2020

of "sinister".

I just got back.. and nervous.. so you've seen positive signs, George?!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

exboyfil

(18,372 posts)

31. And an opportunity to shape the administration

Reply to George II (Reply #10)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 11:04 PM

Mar 2020

The perfect is the enemy of the good.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

IluvPitties

(3,185 posts)

13. Had they endorsed Sanders

Reply to Calculating (Reply #3)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 09:45 PM

Mar 2020

You would be singing a different tune.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Vivienne235729

(3,748 posts)

18. They were offered a trump-free world. That's pretty damn nice compensation.

Reply to Calculating (Reply #3)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 09:49 PM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

LongtimeAZDem

(4,516 posts)

21. A brighter future for America?

Reply to Calculating (Reply #3)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 10:11 PM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

The Velveteen Ocelot

(131,241 posts)

27. Three houses and a million bucks.

Reply to Calculating (Reply #3)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 10:57 PM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

IronLionZion

(51,554 posts)

30. Kneecaps

Reply to Calculating (Reply #3)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 11:03 PM

Mar 2020

Nice kneecaps you have there. It would be a shame if something happened to them.

I'm impressed those 2 made it this far

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Renew Deal

(85,361 posts)

37. A chance to beat Trump

Reply to Calculating (Reply #3)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 11:08 PM

Mar 2020

Tough offer to refuse

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

radical noodle

(10,690 posts)

40. Perhaps they just put our country

Reply to Calculating (Reply #3)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 11:14 PM

Mar 2020

above their personal desires. Refreshing, isn't it?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

William769

(59,147 posts)

5. It has to do with the sinister plan to block Sanders.

Reply to George II (Original post)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 09:42 PM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

George II

(67,782 posts)

22. RIGGED!!!!

Reply to William769 (Reply #5)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 10:11 PM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

grantcart

(53,061 posts)

26. All those corporate bank CEOs, hedge fund managers and

Reply to George II (Reply #22)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 10:56 PM

Mar 2020

Big pharma magnates hiding in African American barbershop and beauty salons. ITS NOT FAIR.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

frazzled

(18,402 posts)

8. Live analysis from various NY Times staff

Reply to George II (Original post)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 09:43 PM

Mar 2020

Nate Cohn, in New York 27m ago
Biden now favored to win the most delegates tonight, according to our estimates, and we're pretty cautious about letting the results in one place dictate another.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

StevieM

(10,583 posts)

14. It would have helped even more if Bloomberg had dropped out.

Reply to George II (Original post)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 09:46 PM

Mar 2020

It still would.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Walleye

(45,479 posts)

19. It has cost him about $50 million per delegate, so far

Reply to StevieM (Reply #14)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 09:49 PM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

BootinUp

(51,643 posts)

20. GO. JOE! nt

Reply to George II (Original post)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 10:10 PM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

calimary

(90,809 posts)

41. Shit - call HIM the "Comeback Kid!"

Reply to BootinUp (Reply #20)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 11:26 PM

Mar 2020

I’ve never seen a Lazarus effect like this (she said, having started watching politics sine the Student Coalition for Humphrey/Muskie)!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

PatSeg

(53,554 posts)

24. I will always be indebted to both of them

Reply to George II (Original post)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 10:55 PM

Mar 2020

They are truly great Democrats!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

AlexSFCA

(6,321 posts)

25. and Beto was essential for Texas

Reply to George II (Original post)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 10:56 PM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

George II

(67,782 posts)

29. Yes, I should have included him, too.

Reply to AlexSFCA (Reply #25)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 10:59 PM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

R B Garr

(18,111 posts)

28. It was so unifying! It was heartwarming to see that

Reply to George II (Original post)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 10:58 PM

Mar 2020

our party doesn’t have to be subjected to nasty divisiveness. Those are the true leaders on stage last night!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

customerserviceguy

(25,406 posts)

32. Whoever

Reply to George II (Original post)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 11:05 PM

Mar 2020

engineered that rally last night with Pete, Amy, and Beto all praising Joe Biden is a political genius.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

NewsCenter28

(1,837 posts)

38. Yes!

Reply to customerserviceguy (Reply #32)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 11:08 PM

Mar 2020

James, Pete, Amy, and Beto did for VP Biden what Caroline and Teddy Kennedy did in 2008 for my main man, President Obama (except in this case, those 4 saved American Democracy, itself). I got distracted by the shiny objects in the race but I should have stuck with who my head said the nominee needed to be along, a great American who now has my 1000% support, Joe Biden! Maybe it's good that Bernie rose for a bit. Made all of us who were lukewarm on Biden begin to appreciate who he really was again.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

ucrdem

(15,720 posts)

34. MINNESOTA!!

Reply to George II (Original post)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 11:06 PM

Mar 2020

Thank you Senator Klobuchar!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

DrToast

(6,414 posts)

36. I think he was headed for a good night slreasy

Reply to George II (Original post)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 11:08 PM

Mar 2020

But that made it a great night.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

PubliusEnigma

(1,583 posts)

39. This is what Solidarity looks like. Feels good, huh?

Reply to George II (Original post)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 11:14 PM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

kevink077

(491 posts)

42. Obama certainly helped

Reply to George II (Original post)

Wed Mar 4, 2020, 12:15 AM

Mar 2020

No doubt he was brokering stuff behind the scenes. He knew sanders would be a disaster...

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Renaissance Man

(680 posts)

43. More so because of African American voters.

Reply to George II (Original post)

Wed Mar 4, 2020, 12:19 AM

Mar 2020

He won Super Tuesday, more so, because of black voters, not because of Amy or Pete (neither of which held any influence with black voters).

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

quakerboy

(14,907 posts)

44. that, or

Reply to George II (Original post)

Wed Mar 4, 2020, 12:31 AM

Mar 2020

or they were toast anyway and the result wouldnt have been all that different, with Joe really coming into his own tonight regardless.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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